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Should boys be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus (HPV)? | Débora Mirandahttp://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/may/27/boys-vaccinated-hpv-human-papilloma-virus
HPV not only causes cervical cancer in women, it is also related to more rare types of cancer in men<br /><br /><em>Débora welcomes your help and feedback in her research. She can be contacted on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/debmir">@debmir</a> and via email on <a href="mailto:cancerscreeningproject@gmail.com">cancerscreeningproject@gmail.com</a></em><p>Last week I reviewed <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2011/may/16/hawking-physics" title="Guardian: How do you choose the best vaccination against cervical cancer?">the main differences between the Cervarix and the Gardasil vaccines</a>. As well as protecting against cancer-causing HPV strains 16 and 18, Gardasil prevents strains 6 and 11, which cause genital warts. For public health authorities, choosing which vaccine to adopt is a complex matter, with scientific, economic and cultural dimensions.</p><p>Britain's NHS vaccine programme uses Cervarix, but which vaccine would doctors choose for their own daughters?</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/may/27/boys-vaccinated-hpv-human-papilloma-virus">Continue reading...</a>CancerCancerMedical researchScienceHealthSocietyHealth & wellbeingHealth policyHPV vaccineFri, 27 May 2011 17:59:51 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/may/27/boys-vaccinated-hpv-human-papilloma-virusTimothy A Clary/AFP/Getty ImagesAccording to one study up to half of adult males in Mexico, Brazil and the US could be infected with HPV. Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty ImagesTimothy A Clary/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Pittsburgh Steelers (in white and yellow) and the Arizona Cardinals in action during Superbowl XLIII. Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty ImagesDébora Miranda2011-05-27T17:59:51ZHow do you choose the best vaccination against cervical cancer?http://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/may/20/preventing-cervical-cancer-vaccination
<strong>Débora Miranda</strong> unravels the complex cultural, financial and scientific factors that influence governments' decisions to adopt particular drugs<br /><br />Débora welcomes your help and feedback in her research. She can be contacted on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/debmir">@debmir</a> and via email on <a href="mailto:cancerscreeningproject@gmail.com">cancerscreeningproject@gmail.com</a><p>I remember when I first heard about a vaccine that could prevent against cervical cancer. Rather confusing – cervical cancer is not an infectious disease, but it's caused by a virus (HPV). So how does it work?</p><p>First of all, it is important to remind that most people have this <a href="http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/what-is-the-hpv-virus">sexually transmitted virus</a> at some time in their lives – and unlike HIV, using a condom won't prevent it completely.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/may/20/preventing-cervical-cancer-vaccination">Continue reading...</a>DrugsCancerScienceCervical cancerLife and styleCancerHealth policyHealth & wellbeingFri, 20 May 2011 16:04:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/may/20/preventing-cervical-cancer-vaccinationMike Derer/APA teenager is given the Gardasil vaccine in the United States. Photograph: Mike Derer/APMike Derer/APA teenager is given the Gardasil vaccine in the United States where it is widely used – sexual health campaigners want the NHS to introduce it here. Photograph: Mike Derer/APDébora Miranda2011-05-20T16:04:00ZWe need to talk about cervical cancer | Débora Miranda launches an investigation into prevention strategieshttp://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/may/13/cervical-cancer-prevention
There are major differences in strategies for preventing cervical cancer across Europe, with little consensus on screening and vaccination. <strong>Débora Miranda</strong> is trying to find out why<br /><br /><em>Débora welcomes your help and feedback in her research. She can be contacted on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/debmir">@debmir</a> and via email on <a href="mailto:cancerscreeningproject@gmail.com">cancerscreeningproject@gmail.com</a></em><p>After moving to London last year and registering with a local GP, I received a letter in December inviting me to be screened for cervical cancer. The <a href="http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/cervical/" title="NHS Cervical Screening Programme">NHS Cervical Screening Programme</a> offers screening to all women aged between 25 and 64. I'm 25, so on the day of my appointment the nurse assumed I was being tested for the very first time.</p><p>• Should women under 25 be screened?</p><p>• What is the incidence of false positives and unnecessary treatment for cervical cancer?</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/may/13/cervical-cancer-prevention">Continue reading...</a>CancerMedical researchScienceCervical cancerHealth & wellbeingCancerLife and styleHealthSocietyFri, 13 May 2011 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/may/13/cervical-cancer-preventionNancy Kedersha/Science FactionHeLa cells, the oldest human cell line which was taken from a tumor biopsy in 1951, is grown in labs around the world and is a staple of cell biologists. Photograph: Nancy Kedersha/Science FactionDébora Miranda2011-05-13T15:07:00Z